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7-night Christmas Markets Along The Rhine Southbound Cruise

OFFER ID 1604061

Cruise Line
Tauck - Cruise Division
Ship
ms Inspire for Tauck
Destination
Dusseldorf/Basel
Departure Date
Dec 9, 2026
Length
7
from $4,190

Ship Info  |  ms Inspire for Tauck
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Dusseldorf
Arrive
12/09/2026
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Depart
12/09/2026
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No information currently available.

Cologne
Arrive
12/10/2026
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Depart
12/10/2026
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Additional Optional Private Excursions

Cologne historic city centre (4 - 6 hours)

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Cologne historic city centre (4 - 6 hours)

Highlights:
 
Meet our experienced local team member and tailor your walking tour according to your interests and expectations before getting started
 
Founded by the Roman General Agrippa in 38 B.C, Cologne has a rich Roman and medieval past.

The tour will take you to the most important ancient Roman sites, which include: Remnants of the governor's palace, complete with vaulted Roman sewer, Ruins of a Roman villa, Two-story tomb of Poblicius from 40 A.D., Roman graveyard and vestiges of the ancient stone defences
 
Visit Cologne's towering landmark, the Cathedral (Dom), a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe
 
Highlights include the 13th century Reliquary of the Three Kings by Nicholas de Verdun; the 10th century Gero-Crucifix, believed to be the western world's oldest monumental cross, and the luminous Adoration of the Magi triptych by Stephan Lochner (15th century)
 
See the 14th century Gothic town hall, a Jewish bathing house from 1170 and 'Overstolzenhaus’, Cologne's oldest and finest patrician residence with its steep gables and round arches when strolling the charming pedestrian zone
 
If of interest visit the Roman-Germanic Museum or Museum Ludwig, the city's famous gallery of 20th century highlights
 
End your tour at one of the many traditional brewery-style restaurants that dot the city and try a fresh ‘Koelsch’ the famous beer from Cologne before heading back to the ship
 
Tour Duration: 4 hours
Tour can operate: All day
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Physical Activity Level: Light walking tour

Inclusions:

  • Touring with one of our excellent local insiders
  • Cathedral licensing fee
  • All taxes
Not Included:
  • Meals
  • Optional admissions
  • Tipping at your discretion

Destination Guide
Rudesheim
Arrive
12/11/2026
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Depart
12/11/2026
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Destination Guide
Heidelberg
Arrive
12/12/2026
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Depart
12/12/2026
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Destination Guide
Baden-Baden
Arrive
12/13/2026
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Depart
12/13/2026
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Destination Guide
Strasbourg
Arrive
12/14/2026
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Depart
12/14/2026
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Destination Guide
Lucerne
Arrive
12/15/2026
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Depart
12/15/2026
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Destination Guide
Basel
Arrive
12/16/2026
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Depart
12/16/2026
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Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Oceanview

Cat 6 Ruby Deck [ 6 ]

$5,640 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$5,640 per person

Cat 6 Ruby Deck

Category 6

225 sq. ft.

Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck [ 5 ]

$5,490 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$5,490 per person

Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck

Category 5

190-225 sq. ft.

Cat 4 Ruby Deck [ 4 ]

$5,090 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$5,090 per person

Cat 4 Ruby Deck

Category 4

190 sq. ft.

Cat 3 Emerald Deck [ 3 ]

$4,890 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$4,890 per person

Cat 3 Emerald Deck

Category 3

225 sq. ft.

Cat 2 Ruby Deck [ 2 ]

$4,490 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$4,490 per person

Cat 2 Ruby Deck

Category 2

150 sq. ft.

Cat 1 Emerald Deck [ 1 ]

$4,190 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$4,190 per person

Cat 1 Emerald Deck

Category 1

150 sq. ft.

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite [ 7 ]

$5,990 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$5,990 per person

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite

Category 7

300 sq. ft.

Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

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Departure Date
Dec 9, 2026
Number of Nights
7
Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

Visits to Christmas Markets in Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Strasbourg*

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors & Tauck Cruise Director
  • All private Tauck shore excursions – $1,536 Value!
  • Walking tours of market cities and towns with local guides
  • Visits to Old Town Heidelberg and historic Heidelberger Schlöss (Heidelberg Castle)
  • Sightseeing in Lucerne and ascent of Mt. Pilatus by gondola
  • Storytelling in Strasbourg
  • Rüdesheimer Coffee & a visit to Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim
  • Lunch at a local beer house in Heidelberg 
  • Traditional European Christmas dinner & holiday events aboard the riverboat
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • All meals included – 20 total; Service charges, taxes, porterage, airport transfers and applicable fuel surcharges

*Please note: Operating dates for the Christmas Markets could be subject to change; every effort will be made to visit as scheduled.

Available Addons
Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
Remarks

Single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

 

Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms – a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

 

Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals; unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits, in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

 

Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays.

 

Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city. There is no organized Christmas Market program in Düsseldorf; visits to the markets will be possible during a pre-stay or prior to sailing on Day 1. December 22 departure – the Christmas markets will be closed on days 5 and 6, and some markets closed in Köln on day7; alternative activities will be arranged.

 

All nights are spent cruising aboard your Tauck riverboat.

 

Please Note: Operating dates for the Christmas Markets could be subject to change; every effort will be made to visit as scheduled.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
1604061

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